April 16, 2017

San Francisco 2017

The Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel San Francisco

FOUNDER

MARIAM KHOSRAVANI

I would like to invite women of Iranian heritage, across all industries, from anywhere in the world, to join our 17th Leadership Conference in New York and to let the world hear their voices by showcasing their contributions and engagement in society.

Introduction

Master of Ceremonies

Donna Ghalambor

Speakers

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Moderators

Banafsheh Behnam

Ghazaleh Rafati

Malekeh Amini

Mehrnoush Yazdanyar

Nazy Fahimi

Roya Soleimani

Shadi Rahimi

Shahrnaz Nancy Southwick

Shideh Etaat

Shokooh Miry

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Program Sessions

Sessions:
Knowing your rights: Immigration, Policy and Advocacy
  One week into his presidency, Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration set off a political and legal crisis within the United States. Focused on banning refugees and freezing Visas for people from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen, the impact on the Iranian-American community and the diaspora at large has caused a critical need for our community to refocus and come together to better understand our civil and political rights. This panel will focus on an expert analysis of the shifting political landscape in the U.S. and what could lie ahead for U.S./Iran relations under the current administration. It will further delve into essential tools for advocacy, leadership development, community organization and empowerment.
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Embracing the Inner-Critic and Overcoming Obstacles
Life sometimes tends to be more like an obstacle course, challenging us to self-assess and overcome fears in order to propel forward.  Often the biggest obstacle is our own inner-critic, creating self-doubt and stopping us from harnessing our own full potential.  Other times they are external challenges that seem beyond one’s control.  The courageous speakers on this panel will share their stories of overcoming their obstacles on their path to finding their inner-strength and self-fulfillment through the process of self-examination and empowerment.
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Rising Stars and the Millennial Impact
Our second generation Iranian American women are the rising stars of our community who have already achieved success in their professional careers and are on the fast-track to realizing their dreams.  While pursuing their passion with conviction and determination, they are also being of service to others and having a positive impact on their community.  From finance to non-profit, hollywood and activism, our diverse panel will share their stories, what drives them and what they hope to accomplish.
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Road to Justice paved by Iranian American Women

Judges and government attorneys are important public officials whose authority reaches every corner of our society.  In that capacity, and in pursuit of justice, they work together to resolve disputes in our justice system.  Hear the insights and personal stories of four inspiring Iranian-American women who have made a powerful impact in California justice system, upholding the high standards under the US constitution.     

If you find yourself drawn to legal documentaries, courtroom dramas such as "law and order", or if you are passionate about fairness and justice and want to learn how to make a difference in our justice system, please join our inspiring and highly accomplished panelists of California Superior Court judges and attorney's (A deputy Public Defender and a Deputy District attorney) and learn about what they do, how they have overcome their obstacles and challenges to get where they are, and learn how you can also become an attorney and a judge. 

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Entrepreneurs, Leaders and Trailblazers
According to an article published in Forbes Magazine in 2016, “Women entrepreneurs are more adept than their male counterparts at seeing gaps in the market and seizing the opportunity.” Women spend 50% less capital to build their business and they connect with their customers at a deeper level.  What are the unique qualities in women that drive their success? Join our panel of entrepreneurs and hear their stories of how they identified market gaps, who inspired them and the lessons they learned across all aspects of building their respective ventures. Our entrepreneur panelists from start-ups with successful exits to IBM, Roche and Summit Partners will cover the unique characteristics as women that set them apart from and gave them an edge over their male counterparts.
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Family, Culture and Generational Gap
After nearly 40 years of mass migration from Iran to America, most Iranian American families remain conflicted in negotiating between the Iranian and American values while raising children, navigating relationships and nurturing the elderly.  How do we balance our cultural heritage with today’s demanding lifestyles while providing care and loving support for our children, ourselves and our parents?  How does a new cross cultural generation deal with the dynamics of a more complicated family structure while remaining true to their Iranian identity?  Experts from Golestan, Pars Equality Center, Raha Foundation and Grace Adult Day Health Services will share their experience and offer solutions.
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Using Technology to Empower (Women)
Female Iranian-American tech entrepreneurs are innovating a new digital landscape designed to empower women and girls across global communities. In the 21st Century age where information is power, we hear from these extraordinary tech leaders and educators who are pursuing new frontiers at the intersection of technology, social media and development, incubating cutting-edge ideas and transforming them into real world apps and everyday tools. Their ideas and inventions not only encourage access to education but also foster collaboration across industries and cultures, all the while bringing us breakthrough ideas at the touch of a finger.
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Breaking Traditional Taboos and Cultural Bias
Cultural bias is the tendency of judging other people based on our own cultural standards which can create major hindrance and prejudice, ignoring the differences inherent between individuals.  When faced with personal challenges that are compounded by such value judgements, the courageous women on this panel sought to own their respective paths, not only persevering but also empowering others in confronting such bias. These extraordinary women are fulfilling their dreams and flourishing despite the impediments of cultural traditional taboos surrounding sexual orientation, sexual abuse and mental health.
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Authors and Power of The Narrative
Writers, and women authors, in particular, have been at the forefront of writing about the experiences of Iranian immigrants and the next generation of Iranian-Americans. As with many ethnic groups, these authors narrate both the urgency of departure and the nuances of what was carried from the old country (Iran) into the new society (United States). Bridging language, culture, and generations, these four authors offer a colorful, poignant, and rich exploration of the lives of Iranian-Americans and the necessity of capturing who we are in a larger narrative.
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Iranian American Women Film Makers and Power of Storytelling
Frame by frame, powerhouse Iranian and Iranian-American women filmmakers are making movie magic and their films are being honored at film festivals all over the world. Creators, curators and visionaries, these filmmakers bring into focus on the big screen the identities and experiences of Iranians and Iranian-Americans, connecting audiences to the lived experiences of our community through the power of story. They use the transformative potential of film to explore the depths of human emotion, encourage empathy, and to inspire the audience. The speakers on this panel will share their own stories of what motivated them to become filmmakers, how they choose their subjects, what challenges they face while making movies, and what inspires them to keep going in this extremely competitive industry.
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